Bill Moseley, the firm's founder, is pictured at a project site in 1969.

Bob Mills served as president of Moseley Architects for 23 years.

History of Moseley Architects

1969

The Beatles recorded Abbey Road; 400,000 people converged for the Woodstock Music and Art Fair; Neil Armstrong walked on the moon; and the Boeing 747 made its initial test flight. Amid these revolutionary events, William “Bill” Ward Moseley left his position as a principal in a prominent Richmond, Virginia, architectural firm to establish his own practice in the city.

1971

James H. Hening Jr. joined Bill as a second owner, at which time the firm became Moseley-Hening Associates (MHA). Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, MHA’s portfolio of work expanded to include private residences, schools, commercial buildings, government and military facilities, and more.

1988

Robert “Bob” L. Mills, PE, became president, chief executive officer, and chairman of the board, having previously served as business development director and board member. The firm enjoyed continued growth and success, and ultimately became known simply as Moseley Architects.

During Bob’s 23-year tenure, Moseley Architects opened multiple offices in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina; entered the higher education and detention/corrections markets; and became a leader in sustainable, high performance design.

2011

With more than 40 years of experience as a K-12 educator, school superintendent, and university professor, Stewart D. Roberson, EdD, joined the firm as president, chief executive officer, and chairman of the board.

2012

2018

Marks Thomas merged with Moseley Architects, bolstering Moseley Architects’ ability to serve clients in the Maryland region, strengthening its existing presence in the senior living market, and allowing it to become active in the multi-family housing marketplace. Currently, Moseley Architects serves a diverse client base spanning 35 states and 12 countries.